Albemarle Names Svoboda New Community Development Director

Albemarle County welcomes Bart Svoboda as its new Director of Community Development — a seasoned leader with 19 years of service who’s helped shape major initiatives like the AC44 Comprehensive Plan and modernized the county’s permitting system. Having previously led Greene County’s development efforts for 14 years, Svoboda brings deep expertise in smart growth and community planning. He’s stepping into the role after Jodie Filardo’s retirement, ready to strengthen services and align development with residents’ needs — proving he’s not just ready, but perfectly positioned to guide Albemarle’s next chapter. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/719f51a8fe76916c